Horseshoe Saloon
1805 Hewitt Ave.; 425-303-0250; closed Sunday
Specialty: steaks and American favorites
With its focus on fine food and jazzy music, this downtown Everett restaurant is working to overcome its past as a biker bar.
Reviewed July 16, 2004
RT’s Eaglecrest Restaurant
21102 67th Drive NE, Arlington; 360-474-8275
Specialty: American favorites
Ray and Tina Thorsen tried to retire, but the eatery business is in their blood, and that’s good news for diners.
Reviewed July 9, 2004
Clayoven
7318 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-355-3663
Specialty: Indian cuisine
The former Bombay Bar and Grill keeps the old favorites and great atmosphere but adds some innovative chicken and fish dishes.
Reviewed July 2, 2004
Bush Point Restaurant
229 Spyglass Drive, Freeland; 360-331-2626; closed Monday
Specialty: American favorites
This popular Whidbey Island restaurant offers a delightfully natural dining experience.
Reviewed June 25, 2004
La Palmera
15224 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-379-5100
Specialty: Mexican
Here is Mexican food and atmosphere for those who like it authentic, which apparently includes many of you, judging from the restaurant’s popularity.
Reviewed June 18, 2004
Eagle’s Nest Grill
Gleneagle Golf Course, 7619 E Country Club Drive, Arlington; 360-435-6713
Specialty: American favorites
The food is expertly prepared, but poor service spoils an otherwise fine dining experience.
Reviewed June 11, 2004
Everyday Eats
17171 Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park; 206-417-5732; www.everydayeats.com; closed Sunday
Specialty: international favorites
Don’t overlook the food court at Third Place Books or you’ll miss good food and a vibrant dining experience.
Reviewed June 4, 2004
Maddox Grill &Bar
18411 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-778-2223
Specialty: American and Pacific Northwest favorites; closed Sunday
Long a fixture in north King County, the relocated restaurant is a fine addition to the Lynnwood dining scene.
Reviewed May 28, 2004
Neapolis Ristorante
1915 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-1923
Specialty: Mediterranean
You don’t have to jet off to Athens for fine Mediterranean food. Just motor on over to Lake Stevens.
Reviewed May 21, 2004
T&T Seafood Restaurant
22511 Highway 99 No. 103, Edmonds
Specialty: Chinese
This new restaurant is the place for seafood, and diners don’t seem to mind standing in line for a while.
Reviewed May 14, 2004
Bonefish Grill
22626 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-485-0305
Specialty: seafood
This popular dining spot is a delight, with expertly prepared seafood served by competent, professional waiters in an attractive setting.
Reviewed May 7, 2004
Thai Rama 3
12190 Village Center Place, Suite 101, Mukilteo; 425-493-0026
Specialty: Thai.
This Thai restaurant offers dishes not always found elsewhere, but take care if you can’t stand the heat.
Reviewed April 30, 2004
Tail Draggers
18218 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-403-8970
Specialty: American favorites
Arlington Airport restaurant has seafood to make your spirits soar. OK, our crab cakes broke in two, but why complain when they’re so tasty.
Reviewed April 23, 2004
Patty’s Egg Nest
19837 U.S. 2, Monroe; 360-794-6040
Specialty: Breakfast favorites, burgers and sandwiches
The new management, continues a tradition of offering filling, classic meals, no matter how you like your eggs.
Reviewed April 16, 2004
Tokyo Stop No. 5
521 S. Second St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-0777
Specialty: teriyaki and sushi
It’s worth a journey to Tokyo – er, Mount Vernon, to sample the delectable Japanese fare at this restaurant convenient to Tulip Festival visitors.
Reviewed April 9, 2004
O’Brien Turkey House
2310 Highway 530, Arlington; 360-652-7522
Specialty: American favorites
The landmark eatery at Island Crossing offers turkey and other comfort food that’s more than up to the task of chasing away the blues of the rainy season.
Reviewed April 2, 2004
Amante Pizza &Pasta
4730 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-640-6600
Specialty: Greek-style pizza and pasta
At Amante, delicious pizza is just part of the show: The restaurant boasts an extensive menu of wonderful pasta dishes too.
Reviewed March 26, 2004
Boondockers Cafe
921 Vernon Road, Lake Stevens; 425-334-4331
Specialty: American favorites
Boasting the best burger in Lake Stevens, this small restaurant serves up a big, tasty meal.
Reviewed March 19, 2004
Two Fish Japanese Restaurant
14626 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-741-8047.
Specialty: Japanese and Korean
You may or may not know the name of the dish you’re eating, but it’ll probably be delicious and surprisingly affordable.
Reviewed March 12, 2004
Timberline Cafe
116 W. Stanley, Granite Falls; 360-691-7011
Specialty: American favorites
In its 40 years, the Timberline has learned how to please its diners with breakfast all day and tasty nightly specials.
Reviewed March 5, 2004
World Bean Cafe
1515 Pacific Ave. Suite 100, Everett; 425-252-8382; closed weekends.
Specialty: coffee and deli
Known for its freshly ground Venezuelan coffee beans, World Bean Cafe has expanded to offer equally fresh breakfast and lunch deli selections.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2004
Smashed Tomatoes
1509 Wall St., Everett; 425-252-5032
Specialty: Southern Italian
A restaurateur makes the jump from numbers and spreadsheets to menus and a fabulous spread at Smashed Tomatoes.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2004
Mrs. Pennycook’s Tea Room
922 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-5045
Specialty: English tea
Inexpert service and inattention to details detract from some nice touches at this popular downtown Snohomish destination.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2004
Everett Events Center
2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-322-2600
Specialty: stadium food and more
Especially on the weekends, you can eat pretty well at the Everett Events Center, with a range of choices from stadium staples (hot dogs) to more lofty fare..
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2004
Johns Wok
12199 Village Center Place, Suite 101, Mukilteo; 425-349-1760; closed Sunday
Specialty: Asian and deli favorites
Johns Wok puts its signature on the cheese steak sandwich, giving diners a new look at an old favorite. Plus, of course, it has delicious-sounding Asian specialties.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2004
Saigon Kitchen
19602 U.S. 2, Monroe; 360-794-6612
Specialty: Chinese and Vietnamese
Vietnamese seafood and fish sauce-accented dishes take the chill off a cold winter day, while favorite Chinese cuisine rounds out the menu.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2004
Tulalip Bay
Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Marysville; 360-651-5900
Specialty: American favorites with an Asian-Northwest twist
Youre in for a feast for the eyes as well as the palate at this restaurant at Tulalip Casino.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2004
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